College Credit Plus

What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?

Ohio’s College Credit Plus program (formerly post-secondary) can help you earn college
and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses from community
colleges or universities. The purpose of this program is to promote rigorous academic
pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to college-ready students in grades
7-12. With College Credit Plus, classes at public colleges or universities are free.
That means no cost for tuition, books, or fees. If you choose to attend a private
college or university, you may have limited costs.

What are the Benefits of CCP?

College-ready students in 7-12 grades may earn college credits while still in school.

Public school students can earn up to 30 college credit hours per year with the ability
to earn a maximum 120 credits. (The number of credits per year non-public school
students and home schooled students may earn is determined by the state based on available
funding.)

Students can attend public colleges and universities for free. There is no cost to the student for tuition, textbooks, or fees.

How do public school students apply?

Attend a College Credit Plus informational session with your parent or guardian to
decide if this program is right for you.

Take the ACT or ACCUPLACER placement test and score college-ready in the subjects
you want to take courses in.

CCP Application for Shawnee Due April 13

Important Dates

October1st-February 15 attend an Informational Sessions from SSU representatives at
students' home school

April 1st Student must have given Letter of Intent to guidance counselor (or state for non-public
school students)

April 13th Deadline for students to apply to Shawnee

Orientation dates for the 2018-2019 academic year will be Monday, May 14th & Thursday,
May 17th 6-8pm. Only NEW College Credit Plus students who will be attending classes on Shawnee State's
campus need to attend. Students who are dual credit ONLY will be registered at their high school the first
week of fall semester.

Placement for College Credit Plus Participation

Please note: Accuplacer testing for Thursday, March 8 will be from 8am-3pm because
the Student Success Center will close at 5pm due to SSU's Spring Break.

Students who are not pursuing a degree but wish to take classes at Shawnee, specifically
College Credit Plus students, may take an ACCUPLACER placement test; however, Shawnee
prefers that students have an ACT score if the student is 20 years of age or under.
College Credit Plus students must be college-ready in either math or English AND reading
to participate in the program. You may only take the ACCUPLACER one time. If you are unhappy with your score, there is an appeals process.

Before taking the placement test, students are encouraged to prepare for the test
by taking a practice test so that they are familiar with the format and the type of
questions students will be asked. To take a practice Accuplacer test, go to: http://www.accuplacerpractice.com